Les Gemarelles - Côtes du Rhône

The name Les Gémarelles finds its origins in the first names given to Geneviève, the mother of Florence and Jean-Baptiste Quiot. Her first name is Geneviève, Marie, Elisabeth, which gives us GE-MAR-EL.

This range of wine is a tribute to Geneviève and her ancestors from Provence.

The Côtes du Rhône is divided into two distinct climatic zones between the north and the south of the valley. In the southern part, the typically Mediterranean climate is characterized by very sunny, hot and dry summers, and mild winters where humidity is more abundant. The sunshine, the heat, the sometimes violent wind and a relative drought are conducive to good plant development and ripening of the vines, while limiting diseases. A valuable aid for the production of great wines. (Source CDR)

Two terroirs:
- The alluvial terraces rich in pebbles (on the Plan de Dieu) provide the vines with a constant supply of water and, at night, release the heat stored during the day by the stones.
- The clay-limestone alluvial terraces offer a more contrasting water supply.

Pre-fermentation maceration for 3 days. Vatting 8 to 12 days.